Legal advise

Kimberly - posted on 04/14/2010

Regardless of what variant of jackass this guy is, I'd stick his name on the birth certificate anyway. It will benefit you and the baby in the long run, because he is responsible for paying child support and if his job offers him health insurance the baby is entitled to it also. You can always have the name on the birth certificate changed and he can give up his rights as father at that point. It's this guys responsibility to at least support his child financially if he doesn't want to be there physically. You cold also throw back at him that he was part of making the baby so he should either be part of raising it or at least providing for it. Also, for you, do not give up on your education. I know it will seem hard, but it's worth it. Continuing your education is the best thing that you can do not only for your future but for your baby's future. I had a friend that went through half of senior year pregnant and I went through my freshman year of college pregnant. No, it's not easy, but it is really hard to get far in this world without a college education. You would be surprised how many moms will be there to help you through it, at the college level anyway, there are those who will help you through the high school years too if you still have any left. Good luck to you, and if you need another friend, add me to your circle. It's helpful to know you're not the only one out there in your situation.

Lenica - posted on 04/11/2010

O my word its so hard,you want him there but you know he is no good for you or your baby!

Firebird - posted on 04/11/2010

Honestly, I really have to agree with Sharon, if that happened to me I wouldn't even put his name on the birth certificate. I know it's hard to provide for a child on your own but it is possible.

Sharon - posted on 04/11/2010

You can't hope a baby will change a person. Read through this site, look at the legal issues and moral issues a lot of women face in dealing with custody issues and decide if you want that for you & your child.

Lenica - posted on 04/11/2010

I cant support the baby on my own and Im hoping once the baby is born he will come around...i hope

Teresa - posted on 04/10/2010

Yes, but Sharon also has some good points.

Sharon - posted on 04/10/2010

yes you do - but do you want him in your life forever?

Do you want someone who is that callous to have visitation rights and custodial rights to your child?

Jodi - posted on 04/10/2010

Wow, aren't you lucky you found out what a complete asshole he was BEFORE you married him!!



Anyway, yes, you should absolutely sue for child support. And anything else you are legally entitled to for that matter.



Good luck with it, and also with your pregnancy :)

Jessie - posted on 04/10/2010

you certainly should! you will have to either have him sign a legal document stating he is the father at birth or have a paternity test done before you can pursue him for child support. best of luck with your pregnancy, birth and life. babies are the most precious thing ever!